Get to Know Your Winter Citrus

A cross between a lemon and mandarin orange, the Meyer Lemon has a high volume of juice without the tartness of a regular lemon.

Pair: Salad (zested in a vinaigrette) or in a cocktail.

Intricate, highly aromatic citron; prized for zest and fragrance (mostly rind, little to no pulp).

Distinctive by its green and yellow stripes and pink flesh, this lemon has few seeds and a nice tartness to enhance flavor.

Pair With: Thai salad, or just by themselves!

“Old line” Washington Navels grown for a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity with rich aromatics.

A special variety of navel orange, distinguished by its rosy flesh and naturally sweet flavor.

Smaller than your average orange with crimson, almost blood-colored flesh and a distinct raspberry-like taste.

Referred to as the “King” of the mandarin family, the Satsuma is easy to peel and bursting with flavor.

Made for snacking! This walnut-sized citrus are seedless and easy to peel with naturally high sugar content.

Pair With: Fennel, blue cheese, and other bold flavors.

Deep orange color with a smooth, glossy appearance.

Easy to identify with the unique shape, bumpy rind, and knob on top, this large citrus originally developed in Japan is seedless exceptionally juicy and easy to peel.

This tangerine-shaped fruit with its deep orange-gold color skin and bronze speckles is sweet and easy to peel. Delicious fresh-squeezed.

A mandarin-kumquat hybrid that can be eaten whole. Notably tart.

The size and shape of a large olive with sweet orange skin and tart pulp. The beauty of the kumquat is that it’s eaten whole, no peeling necessary.

Slightly larger than a standard kumquat, this citrus has a sweet, edible rind and tart flesh.

Pair with: Dressings, sauces, salads, Asian seafood dishes.

Juicy, tart, and tangy with yellow‑orange skin and white, pink, or red flesh.

Pair With: Your favorite marinade recipe and tossed with green beans or brussels sprouts.

This giant citrus fruit, often the size of a cantaloupe, has a sweet-tart flavor that is less bitter than the grapefruit.

Pair With: Other citrus fruits and accent with cacao and ginger.

This fruit is a cross between a tangerine and pomelo with a deep-red orange color and bell-shape.